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House to Vote Monday on Seven Suspension Bills, Six of Them on Nuclear Policy
Lawmakers meet at noon for morning hour and at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with first and last votes expected at 6:30 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentEnergyCongressFederal GovernmentLegalLegislation House of Representativessuspension of the rulesnuclear energy legislationNuclear REFUEL ActVeterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026Energy and Commerce Committeelegislative scheduleU.S. House of RepresentativesH.R. 9614
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House to Vote on Nuclear Licensing, Veterans COLA and Small Business Bills in Week of November 9
Seven suspension bills on nuclear energy and veterans' compensation come up Monday, with small business, cybersecurity and reshoring measures later in the week and last votes Thursday by 3 p.m.
Politics and GovernmentCongressFederal GovernmentEnergyLegislationBusinessEconomy House of Representativesnuclear energy legislationSmall Business CommitteeEnergy and Commerce CommitteeVeterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026suspension of the rulesRepublican WhipSteve ScaliseUnited States House of RepresentativesNuclear REFUEL ActRetirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025Majority Leader Steve Scalise
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Democrats Win Control of Congress in Historic Midterm Wave
Democrats took the House and Senate in the biggest Republican loss in half a century, with Senate results in Alaska and Mississippi still pending and the party's majority possibly reaching 54 to 56 seats.
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Polls Close in Midterm Elections as Control of Congress Hangs on Handful of Races
Democrats need a net gain of three House seats and four Senate seats, with early attention on Indiana's 5th and Kentucky's 6th districts and a delayed North Carolina count.
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Media Monitor: NPR Reports Democrats Gain Edge One Month Out From Midterm Elections
NPR Politics reports Democrats are favored to win the House and have pulled the Senate within reach one month from Election Day, as President Trump's approval sits at 37%.
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House Bills Would Name Post Offices for Gil Whitney and Tuskegee Airmen
Two House bills would rename postal facilities in Xenia, Ohio, and Tuskegee, Alabama, honoring broadcaster Gil Whitney and the Tuskegee Airmen, according to Congress.gov's House Floor Today listing.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentGeneral Politics United States Postal ServiceLibrary of CongressCongress.govXenia, OhioTuskegee, AlabamaTuskegee AirmenHouse of RepresentativesU.S. Library of Congress
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House Returns Wednesday With Votes Expected at 3:45 p.m. on Russia-Iran Sanctions, Fraud Enforcement Bills
House meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday for legislative business, with first and last votes expected at 3:45 p.m. on measures including the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentLegalEnergy House of RepresentativesLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026Water Resources Development Act of 2026Homeland Security CommitteePost Office BuildingLegislative Business
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House to Vote on Motion to Table Trump Impeachment Resolution, Iran War Powers Measure
House meets Tuesday with first votes expected at 1:30 p.m. and last votes at 5:00 p.m., taking up a motion to table an impeachment resolution against President Trump and a War Powers measure on Iran.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnergyLegalHealth House of RepresentativesDonald TrumpImpeachmentWar Powers ResolutionIranEnvironmental Protection AgencyLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
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House Returns Monday With Suspension Bills on Veterans Home, Public Lands and Financial Oversight
House meets Monday at noon for morning hour and 2 p.m. for legislative business, with first and last votes expected at 6:30 p.m. on suspension bills and possible Iran war powers resolution.
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House Returns Week of September 14: Veterans Home at Fort Bragg, Iran War Powers Resolution on the Docket
House schedule for the week of September 14 includes a Fort Bragg land conveyance for a veterans' state home, dozens of suspension bills, and a possible War Powers Resolution vote on Iran.
Politics and GovernmentUSACongressFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnvironmentEnergyLegal House of RepresentativesFort Braggveterans state homeWar Powers ResolutionIranEnvironmental Protection AgencyWater Resources Development ActRepublican Whip
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House to Consider Mining Act and Supreme Court Amendment on September 2
The House of Representatives will convene on September 2, with votes expected at 4:00 p.m. Lawmakers will address the Protecting Domestic Mining Act and a proposed constitutional amendment for nine Supreme Court justices.
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House to Consider Mining Act, Supreme Court Amendment on Wednesday
The House convenes Wednesday, September 2, for legislative business, including votes around 4:00 p.m. Key legislation on the agenda includes the Protecting Domestic Mining Act and a proposed constitutional amendment to establish nine Supreme Court justices.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressLegal House of RepresentativesLegislationMining ActSupreme CourtConstitutional AmendmentRep. ShreveRep. Biggs
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House to Tackle Mining, Lobstermen, Socialism, and Appropriations in Busy Session
The House convenes Tuesday to consider legislation on domestic mining, lobsterman protection, condemning socialism, and economic freedom. The agenda also includes appropriations, a censure resolution for Rep. Chuck Edwards, and contempt of Congress resolutions.
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House to Tackle Mining, Lobstermen, Socialism, and Contempt Resolutions on September 1
The House of Representatives will meet on September 1 to consider key legislation, including bills on domestic mining, lobstermen protection, and economic freedom. Resolutions condemning socialism, censuring a representative, and finding individuals in contempt of Congress are also on the…
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House Considers Bills on US Code Amendments and Trade Crime Protection
The House is reviewing H.R.4523 for technical code amendments and H.R.1869, the Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026, to safeguard domestic sectors.
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House to Consider National Monument, Kayleigh's Law, and Trade Crime Bills on Monday
The House convenes Monday for legislative business, including votes around 6:30 p.m. Key bills address a Medal of Honor monument, Kayleigh’s Law, trade crimes, and prison staff safety, alongside numerous technical amendments.
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Congress.gov Reveals Most-Viewed Bills for Early August 2026
The U.S. Library of Congress's Congress.gov platform highlights the most-viewed bills for the week of August 9, 2026, covering topics from national defense and digital assets to drug safety and college sports.
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House to Consider Disabled Americans Act and Iran War Powers Resolution
The House convenes Thursday, July 23, for legislative business. Members will consider the "Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act" and may vote on a resolution to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.
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House to Consider Disabled Americans Act and Iran War Powers Resolution
The House will convene Thursday, July 23, to consider the "Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act" and a resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Votes are expected by 10:15 a.m.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressSocial IssuesMilitaryMiddle East House of RepresentativesLegislationDisabled Americans ActIranWar Powers ResolutionRep. ScottRep. Jayapal
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House to Vote on Defense Act, Budget, and Insider Trading Bill
The House convenes July 22 to vote on the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, the FY27-2036 congressional budget, and the Stop Insider Trading Act. Legislation on the Iran War Powers Resolution is also expected.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal House of RepresentativesNational Defense Authorization ActCongressional BudgetStop Insider Trading ActIran War Powers ResolutionLegislationFiscal Year 2027
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House to Tackle Defense, Budget, and Insider Trading Legislation
The House convenes Wednesday, July 22, to consider the National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027, the congressional budget through 2036, and the Stop Insider Trading Act. Legislation on the Iran War Powers Resolution is also expected.
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY reports on looming government shutdown, Iran war update, and cyclosporiasis outbreak
USA TODAY reports on House Speaker Johnson's efforts to avoid a government shutdown, a Pentagon update on the Iran war, and RFK Jr.'s comments on the cyclosporiasis outbreak, alongside other political news.
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House to Debate Key Legislation on Defense, Budget, and Ethics
The House of Representatives will consider H.Res.1438, paving the way for debates on defense appropriations, Social Security, the federal budget, congressional stock restrictions, banking laws, and continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyMilitarySocial Issues House of RepresentativesH.Res.1438Defense AppropriationsSocial SecurityFederal BudgetCongressional EthicsBanking LawsU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Vote on Key Defense, Appropriations, and Economic Bills
The House is set to vote on critical legislation, including the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 and a Continuing Appropriations Act. Other bills address disabled Americans' work barriers, insider trading, and small business capital access.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyFinancial MarketsLegal House of RepresentativesNational Defense Authorization ActAppropriationsFiscal Year 2027BudgetDisabled AmericansInsider Trading
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House to Consider Key Health Legislation by 2026
The House of Representatives is poised to advance several health-focused bills, including reauthorizations for early detection, stem cell research, and initiatives for traumatic brain injuries, dental health, dementia, and tick-borne diseases, with a target date of July 20, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMedical ScienceEducation House of RepresentativesLegislationReauthorizationTraumatic Brain InjuryDementiaStem Cell ResearchU.S. Library of Congress
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House to Vote on Extensive Legislative Package Covering Health, Government, and Science
The House is set to vote on a broad legislative package covering public health, government efficiency, and scientific research. Bills include FDA modernization, stem cell research, whistleblower protections, and geothermal R&D, with votes expected by 6:30 p.m.
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U.S. House Prepares for Intensive Legislative Week on Defense, Budget, and Health
The U.S. House of Representatives faces a demanding week, with a packed legislative agenda including the National Defense Authorization Act, federal budget, and appropriations, alongside various health and government reform measures.
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House to Consider Appropriations and VA Clinic Naming Bills
The House will meet Wednesday to consider an appropriations act and several bills. Key legislation includes naming multiple VA clinics across the U.S. in honor of distinguished veterans and military personnel.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressMilitary House of RepresentativesLegislative BusinessAppropriations ActVeterans AffairsVA ClinicsBill NamingUnited States Congress
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House to Consider Appropriations and VA Clinic Naming Bills
The House will meet Wednesday to consider an appropriations act and several bills. Key legislation includes naming multiple VA clinics across the U.S. in honor of distinguished veterans and military personnel.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentCongressGeneral Politics House of RepresentativesLegislative BusinessAppropriations ActVeterans AffairsVA ClinicsBill NamingUnited States Congress
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Media Monitor: House Passes Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
The Washington Post reports the House passed the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make daylight saving time permanent, though its Senate prospects remain uncertain.
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